What does improvement mean?
Definitions for improvement
ɪmˈpruv məntim·prove·ment
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word improvement.
Princeton's WordNet
improvement, betterment, advancenoun
a change for the better; progress in development
improvementnoun
the act of improving something
"their improvements increased the value of the property"
improvement, meliorationnoun
a condition superior to an earlier condition
"the new school represents a great improvement"
Wiktionary
improvementnoun
The act of improving; advancement or growth; promotion in desirable qualities; progress toward what is better; melioration; as, the improvement of the mind, of land, roads, etc.
improvementnoun
The act of making profitable use or application of anything, or the state of being profitably employed; a turning to good account; practical application, as of a doctrine, principle, or theory, stated in a discourse.
improvementnoun
The state of being improved; betterment; advance; also, that which is improved; as, the new edition is an improvement on the old.
"The parts of Sinon, Camilla, and some few others, are improvements on the Greek poet." -Joseph Addison.
improvementnoun
Increase; growth; progress; advance.
improvementnoun
(plural): Valuable additions or betterments, as buildings, clearings, drains, fences, etc., on premises.
improvementnoun
(Patent Laws): A useful addition to, or modification of, a machine, manufacture, or composition.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Improvementnoun
Etymology: from improve.
Some virtues tend to the preservation of health, and others to the improvement and security of estates. John Tillotson.
The parts of Sinon, Camilla, and some few others, are improvements on the Greek poet. Joseph Addison, Spectator.
There is a design of publishing the history of architecture, with its several improvements and decays. Addison.
I look upon your city as the best place of improvement: from the school we go to the university, but from the universities to London. South.
Love is the greatest of human affections, and friendship the noblest and most refined improvement of love. South.
Wikipedia
Improvement
Improvement is the process of a thing moving from one state to a state considered to be better, usually through some action intended to bring about that better state. The concept of improvement is important to governments and businesses, as well as to individuals.
ChatGPT
improvement
Improvement refers to the process of making something better, whether through changes, upgrades, enhancements, developments or corrections. It involves reducing deficiencies, increasing efficiency, effectiveness, or productivity and maximizing performances. This can refer to a wide range of contexts, including personal growth, advancement in skills or learning, business processes, quality of products or services, health or living standards among others.
Webster Dictionary
Improvementnoun
the act of improving; advancement or growth; promotion in desirable qualities; progress toward what is better; melioration; as, the improvement of the mind, of land, roads, etc
Improvementnoun
the act of making profitable use or applicaton of anything, or the state of being profitably employed; a turning to good account; practical application, as of a doctrine, principle, or theory, stated in a discourse
Improvementnoun
the state of being improved; betterment; advance; also, that which is improved; as, the new edition is an improvement on the old
Improvementnoun
increase; growth; progress; advance
Improvementnoun
valuable additions or betterments, as buildings, clearings, drains, fences, etc., on premises
Improvementnoun
a useful addition to, or modification of, a machine, manufacture, or composition
Editors Contribution
improvement
An accurate, perfect and positive change.
There was noted improvement in their relationship and they lived together in unity and love.
Submitted by MaryC on February 22, 2020
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British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'improvement' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2449
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'improvement' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3182
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'improvement' in Nouns Frequency: #712
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of improvement in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of improvement in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of improvement in a Sentence
Seeing where he is now, being able to move his arms or just grip something, that to me is a huge improvement. The walking into the room and a hands coming out to give you a handshake. It’s that kind of stuff.
Obviously, skills-wise, there's room for improvement, but physically, I already feel a lot stronger than last year, so I think we're on a good start.
Sometimes we split a cigarette between three of us, we're tradesmen. But there's no improvement in the work. We have to wait for customers, but then when they come they give 1,000 or 2,000 francs. I have two kids at home.
Some apps are better than others, but there’s quite a bit of room for improvement.
The U.S. Federal Reserve is unlikely to raise rates in March unless financial market conditions further stabilize and economic data shows marked improvement.
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- milloraCatalan, Valencian
- zlepšeníCzech
- forbedringDanish
- VerbesserungGerman
- βελτίωση, καλυτέρευσηGreek
- plibonigoEsperanto
- mejoría, enmienda, mejoramiento, mejoraSpanish
- hobekuntzaBasque
- بهبودPersian
- parantaminen, parannusFinnish
- améliorationFrench
- feabhsúIrish
- leasachadh, piseachScottish Gaelic
- הִשְׁתַּלְּמוּת, שיפורHebrew
- բարելավումArmenian
- miglioramentoItalian
- 改善Japanese
- ಸುಧಾರಣೆKannada
- verbeteringDutch
- melhoria, melhora, melhoramentoPortuguese
- îmbunătățireRomanian
- улучшениеRussian
- poboljšánjeSerbo-Croatian
- פֿאַרבעסערונגYiddish
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